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Agoda and Alipay+ Expand on Their Partnership to Offer Greater Rewards to Travelers Through Digital Payment Methods

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Agoda and Alipay+ today announced a new partnership that will leverage Alipay+ solutions on the Agoda platform for better customer benefits and rewards.

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Agoda and Alipay+ today announced a new partnership that will leverage Alipay+ solutions on the Agoda platform for better customer benefits and rewards.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220808005877/en/
With this new partnership, multiple Alipay+ marketing solutions, including Alipay+ Rewards and its in-cashier marketing services, can be used for discounts distribution and redemption on Agoda.
As we gear up for the return to travel, we want to offer our customers greater choice and flexibility in their bookings.
Since early 2022, Agoda has been integrating Alipay+ payment solutions to accept payments through multiple digital wallets across Asia.

Cover Genius Partners with Buy Now, Pay Later Leader Zip to Offer Customers Tailored Protection

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

NEW YORK and SYDNEY, Aug. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cover Genius , the leading insurtech for embedded insurance, has announced a partnership with Zip , a global Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) player, to offer customers tailored protection embedded into the payment process and Zips wallet experience.

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NEW YORK and SYDNEY, Aug. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cover Genius , the leading insurtech for embedded insurance, has announced a partnership with Zip , a global Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) player, to offer customers tailored protection embedded into the payment process and Zips wallet experience.
The feature will give Zip Pay and Zip Money customers the ability to add protection to their Zip purchase, either during checkout or after checkout on select purchases, making it an affordable and timely alternative.
Were excited to collaborate with Cover Genius to offer Zips customers real time, relevant offers for their online purchases, said Larry Diamond, Co-Founder and Global CEO at Zip.
Cover Genius and partners co-create solutions that embed protection thats licensed or authorized in over 60 countries & all 50 US States.

Take it Offline: OpenTable and Bumble Reveal Top 100 Dining Guides for IRL Romantic, Platonic and Professional Meet-Ups

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After the past few years of virtual-first hangouts and more than enough "me time," socializing is having a moment. Recent survey data reveals 66% of Americans say their social circles have shrunk in the past 1-2years, and 58% are interested in seeking out new connections within the next year whether a romantic partner, friend or professional contact. OpenTable, a global leader in restaurant technology and part of Booking Holdings, Inc., and Bumble, one of the world's largest dating apps with millions of users worldwide, are debuting three Top 100 dining guides to discover the perfect venue for every type of meet-up: Best Restaurants for a Date, Best Restaurants for a Friend Date and Best Restaurants for a Business Meeting.

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Simply download the Bumble app to find people to date on Bumble Date, platonic friends through Bumble BFF or professional connections via Bumble Bizz.
Whether seeking a platonic, professional or romantic relationship, OpenTable's lists, backed by over 13.6 million diner reviews, have something for everyone.
Bumble connects people across dating (Bumble Date), friendship (Bumble BFF) and professional networking (Bumble Bizz).
Bumble holds its users accountable for their actions and does not allow any form of hate, aggression, or bullying.

Booking Holdings to Make Second Quarter 2022 Earnings Press Release Available on Company's Investor Relations Website on Wednesday, August 3

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

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NORWALK, Conn., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First quarter financial results for Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) will be made available at approximately 4:00 p.m.

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NORWALK, Conn., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First quarter financial results for Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) will be made available at approximately 4:00 p.m.
ET on Wednesday, August 3 through a press release posted to the company's Investor Relations website: http://ir.bookingholdings.com .
Booking Holdings intends to hold a conference call on Wednesday, August 3 at 4:30 p.m.
The mission of Booking Holdings is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world.

BOOKING.COM IS ALL SMILES THIS SUMMER WITH SMILEY-THEMED STAYS FIT FOR A SUMMER OF 'YEAH'

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

NEW YORK, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Booking.com is going the extra smile this summer by kicking off the global travel leader's Summer of 'Yeah' campaign with a series of "Smiley Stays" across the U.S., perfectly timed to the 50th anniversary of The Smiley Company, the brand behind the iconic smiley symbol everyone knows and loves. With each smiley-themed vacation rental property bookable for one lucky pair of consumers, the "Smiley Stays" include a luxurious Smiley Glamping Stay at Collective Retreats on New York City's Governors Island, a Smiley Stay at Sea with Lumar Yacht Experience in the Mid-Beach district of Miami Beach, and a Beachfront Smiley Stay in Malibu perched along SoCal's quintessential Malibu shoreline – each equipped with Smiley decor and amenities that will have guests grinning ear to ear, and brimming with Smiley vibes synonymous with summer.

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According to a recent Booking.com survey,* 76% of global travelers say their motivation to travel is to boost their mood.
Every detail of the properties will exude Smiley and Booking.com flair to accompany a series of fun programming in keeping with the cheerful theme.
**Booking.yeah consumer research commissioned by Booking.com in May 2022 and conducted among a sample of adults who plan to travel this summer.
More than an icon, brand and lifestyle, Smiley is a spirit and philosophy and a reminder of how powerful a smile can be.

Marriott International Names OpenTable as a Preferred Restaurant Technology Provider

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

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SAN FRANCISCO, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, signed a global agreement to become a preferred restaurant technology provider to Marriott International. Currently, OpenTable serves more than 1,400 restaurants operated by Marriott hotels in properties across 56 countries throughout the world.

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SAN FRANCISCO, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenTable , part of Booking Holdings, signed a global agreement to become a preferred restaurant technology provider to Marriott International.
Currently, OpenTable serves more than 1,400 restaurants operated by Marriott hotels in properties across 56 countries throughout the world.
The agreement will make it easier for restaurants located in a Marriott International branded property worldwide to take advantage of OpenTable technology and onboard their teams.
"As part of Booking Holdings and as a partner for thousands of hotel restaurants, we know travelers," said Debby Soo, CEO, OpenTable.

Cover Genius Acquires Booking Protect to Expand Reach in Ticketing and Live Entertainment Market

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Monday, July 25, 2022

With the acquisition, Cover Genius expands its presence in the ticketing and Live Entertainment market by enabling ticketing platforms, small-to-mid-sized ticket sellers, events and venues and Booking Protects 350+ partners, the ability to offer embedded ticket protection worldwide through XCover, its award-winning end-to-end global distribution platform.

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With the acquisition, Cover Genius expands its presence in the ticketing and Live Entertainment market by enabling ticketing platforms, small-to-mid-sized ticket sellers, events and venues and Booking Protects 350+ partners, the ability to offer embedded ticket protection worldwide through XCover, its award-winning end-to-end global distribution platform.
We started Booking Protect to provide peace of mind to customers who are buying tickets via sellers and events and their upstream ticketing platforms, especially small-to-midsize players, said Simon Mabb, CEO at Booking Protect.
The market leading technology created by Booking Protect, offers some of the most comprehensive cover for customers & generates additional revenue for sales partners.
Booking Protect is one of the top-rated providers in the market, rated Excellent on Trustpilot, with over 6,000 reviews, 92% of which are 4 or 5 stars.

Online Travel Booking Platform Market: Segmentation by type (packages and direct), booking platform (mobile/tablet and desktop/laptop), and geography (APAC, North America, Europe, South America, and MEA), Forecast till 2026 - Technavio

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

Airbnb Inc.-The company offers various online travel bookings such as rental homes, restaurants, and experiences.

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Airbnb Inc.-The company offers various online travel bookings such as rental homes, restaurants, and experiences.
Booking Holdings Inc.-The company offers online travel and related services through its various subsidiaries such as pricline.com, booking.com, KAYAK, Agoda, rentalcars.com, and OpenTable.
eDreams ODIGEO-The company offers tailored and custom travel plans under its brands such as eDreams, Opodo, GO Voyages, Travellink, and Liligo.
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Travel Apps Thematic Research Report 2022 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

The "Travel Apps - Thematic Research" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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The "Travel Apps - Thematic Research" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
This thematic research report takes an in-depth look at the use of app technology in travel and tourism.
Penultimately, the travel apps value chain is reviewed, with each segment of the chain being given an in-depth description.
This report provides a detailed industry analysis of travel apps, discussing a wide range of use cases in the process.

Lightspeed and OpenTable Help Restaurants Drive Improved Efficiencies as Systems Integration Partnership Extends to North America

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

The rich integration between OpenTable and Lightspeed enables the two systems to communicate in real-time, streamlining the core information restaurants need to run an efficient floor all in one place.

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The rich integration between OpenTable and Lightspeed enables the two systems to communicate in real-time, streamlining the core information restaurants need to run an efficient floor all in one place.
Restaurants using the integration can benefit from:
Improved table turnaround times with up-to-the-second updates, so hosts know the status of every table.
"Our integration partnership with Lightspeed gives restaurants even more tools to help provide exceptional hospitality while protecting their bottom line," said Susan Lee, Chief Growth Officer for OpenTable.
The new flagship Lightspeed Restaurant and the OpenTable integration are must- have tools for the busy summer ahead in hospitality.